Research

Kriolu, the creole language spoken across the nine islands of Cabo Verde and throughout the diaspora, is far more than a means of communication — it is a living archive of history, identity, and cultural resilience. Recent research emerging from CVCAR explores the regional variations of Kriolu, from the Sotavento islands to the Barlavento, examining…

The Cabo Verdean diaspora is one of the most geographically dispersed in the world relative to the population of the home islands. From New Bedford to Rotterdam, Cabo Verdeans have built thriving communities while maintaining deep ties to their homeland. At CVCAR, our interdisciplinary research on the diaspora draws from sociology, anthropology, history, and cultural…